Responsibilities

• Event Coordination: Collaborate with partner organizations and internal staff to plan and prepare for WFSU’s signature community events, including Be My Neighbor Day, Summer Challenge, Owl-O-Ween, Movie Nights and other hands-on activities.
• Duties include communications, promotions, social media, logistics, vendor outreach, and volunteer/intern scheduling.
• Volunteer & Intern Recruitment: Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating student interns and event volunteers to support WFSU’s outreach efforts.
• On-Site and Off-Site Event Support: Attend and support WFSU community events and activities as needed, which may include set-up/break-down, check-in, crafting stations, and various learning experiences with children, families, and their teachers.
• Team Support: Provide flexible assistance with additional engagement initiatives or administrative tasks as needed, contributing to a collaborative and mission-driven team environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and some college coursework in a related area and work experience with Children/Families and/or Communications.
• Must be willing and available to work occasional weekends and evening hours and travel to surrounding communities.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Ability to pass a Level II background check and Leon County Schools security clearance.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, library sciences or other people focused degree.
• Interest in education, communications, community outreach, or nonprofit/public media work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic about working with families and children.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva.